GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc., established on July 1, 1998, is a Japanese video game developer and publisher headquartered in Tokyo. Initially focusing on online auctions, the company shifted its focus to online game services in 2002, leading to the development and publishing of several successful titles. Among these, Puzzle & Dragons stands out as a major success, contributing significantly to the company’s revenue. GungHo operates globally, with subsidiaries like GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc., and has expanded its portfolio through acquisitions of studios such as Game Arts and Gravity Co., Ltd. The company offers a diverse range of games across various platforms, including console, handheld, mobile, and PC, catering to a broad gaming audience. Despite significant shareholders like Belleisle Japan Inc., GungHo maintains operational independence, ensuring autonomous decision-making processes.
GungHo Online Entertainment is renowned for developing the highly successful mobile game Puzzle & Dragons, which significantly contributed to the company's financial success.
The company operates globally with subsidiaries such as GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc., located in Redondo Beach, California.
GungHo has expanded its portfolio by acquiring notable game development studios, including Game Arts and Gravity Co., Ltd.
The company maintains operational independence despite significant shareholders like Belleisle Japan Inc., ensuring autonomous decision-making processes.
GungHo's diverse game offerings span multiple platforms, including console, handheld, mobile, and PC, catering to a wide range of gaming audiences.